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The White Hat Guide to the Great Ocean Road
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This area extends along the south-west coast of Victoria from port Phillip Bay through to the South Australian border. It includes Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne, Wye River, Kennet River, Port Campbell, Apollo Bay, Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. The hinterland includes Colac, Cobden and Winchelsea. The Great Ocean Road itself was built by returned servicemen after the First World War as a memorial to fallen comrades. With its stunning coastal scenery it probably constitutes Australia's most spectacular and unusual war memorial.
See also our entries under these places of particular interest:
Holiday accommodation in:
Cape Otway LightstationMainland Australia's oldest lighthouse situated on a rugged cape on the shipwreck coast. Entry fees apply
9am—5pm daily
Cape Otway
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A historic bluestone mansion with 42 rooms and an enduring reminder to the
wealth and success of the Western District graziers of the 19th century. The
mansion also includes a room celebrating the achievements of the local soprano,
Marjorie Lawrence. |
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11am to 4pm Wednesdays & Sundays (closed Christmas Day) |
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Winchelsea |
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Enquiries: (03) 5267 2209 or (03) 5267 2230 |
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Cape Otway Lighthouse
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Located in beautiful Otway National Park this 1848 lighthouse tower is now the oldest on the Australian mainland. |
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Cape Otway |
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum
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A recreation of a coastal settlement fro the 19th century. This museum contains significant artefacts from the wreck of the Loch Ard near Port Campbell. Entry fees apply. |
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9am-5pm (last entry 4pm) daily (except Christmas Day) |
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Merris Street,
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Enquiries: (03) 5564 7841 |
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Macarthur Community Auction
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Auction, Free Kids activities, Food Drinks and Friends. |
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10am start, Sunday 16th March 2008 |
Macarthur Recreation Reserve, Port Fariy Rd, Macarthur
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The Falls Festival
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An annual festival of rock and pop music on farmland near Lorne. Bands for this year's event are expected to include Franz Ferdinand, The Hives, Eli Paperboy Reed, The Cat Empire, The Kooks, The Grates, Gomez, Faker, Tegan and Sara, SoKo, Donavon Frankenreiter, Jamie Lidell, TZU, Mystery Jets, , Architecture in Helsinki, Atmosphere, The Dodos, A Track, Wolf and Cub, Liam Finn, The Drones. |
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30 Dec 2008 - 1 Jan 2009 |
Lorne
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Port Fairy Folk Festival
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Workshops, concerts and stalls. The Port Fairy Folk Festival usually sells out well in advance, so book early. |
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6 to 9 March 2009 |
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Enquiries: (03) 5568 2227 |
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Colac Kana Festival
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The organisers say that kana means "let's get together and have fun" -
but that's what the original organisers of Moomba believed about their name (see
our newsletter of 3 March 2005). This festival has a street parade, market,
entertainment and lots of activities. |
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13 to 15 March 2009 |
Memorial Square and Murray Street,
Colac
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Enquiries: (03) 5231 4234 |
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Rhapsody in June Music Festival
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Local music, workshops. |
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6 to 8 June 2009 (to be confirmed) |
Port Fairy
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Enquiries: (03) 5568 2682 |
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White Hat - THE place to find markets in Victoria
Over the years White Hat has become recognised as THE
place to list and find markets in Melbourne & Victoria and our
markets pages consistently receive over 1,000 visitors a day with over
3,000 a day at weekends. Unlike many
websites which merely LIST markets, White Hat VISITS markets as
witnessed by the photographs. Although we visit hundreds of markets
every year we can never cover all of them so please let us know if any
of our information is out of date. With details on over 400 markets,
users regularly tell us that the
White Hat listing is the best and most
comprehensive source of markets in
Victoria available either on the web
or in print.
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Aireys Inlet Farmers Market
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Fresh produce,locally baked goodies,fresh bread, kids entertaiment. Under cover year round. |
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2nd Sunday of month |
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Aireys Inlet Community Hall.Great Ocean Rd
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Enquiries: 0427 896 256 |
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Anglesea Community House Market
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An outdoor market with over 150 stalls selling a wide variety of goods. |
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9am to 4pm, every Easter Sunday |
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Anglesea Community House, Great Ocean Road
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Anglesea |
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(Mel ref 196 F6) |
Enquiries:(03) 5263 2116 |
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Anglesea Foot ball Club Market
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An outdoor market with up to 100 stalls selling a wide variety of goods. This is one of several markets operated by community groups during the summer months in the wonderful outdoor setting on the riverbank. |
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One Sunday in March |
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Riverbank, Great Ocean Road
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Anglesea |
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(Mel ref 196 F6) |
Enquiries:(03) 5263 1990 |
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Anglesea Lions Club Market
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An outdoor market with over 150 stalls selling a wide variety of goods. |
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One Sunday in January |
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Lions Park, Great Ocean Road
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Anglesea |
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(Mel ref 196 F6) |
Enquiries:(03) 5261 4814 |
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Anglesea Market
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An outdoor market with up to 200 stalls selling craft, jewllery, food & a wide variety of goods. Plenty of family entertainment. This is one of several markets operated by community groups during the summer months in the wonderful outdoor setting on the riverbank. If you are visiting Anglesea for this market, why not stay overnight and make
a weekend of it. White Hat recommends
these holiday parks and this beach house. |
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9am—4pm, New Year's Day, one Sunday in January, Sunday before Melbourne Cup Day |
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Riverbank, Great Ocean Road
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Anglesea |
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(Mel ref 196 F6) |
Enquiries:(03) 5263 1231 (school hours); (03) 5263 1127 |
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Apollo Bay Market
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An outdoor market with 20 to 50 stalls selling home made produce and handcrafted goods as well as local produce. Stalls are only available to local residents or rate payers and hence this market truly reflects the craft and produce of the Otways region. |
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8.30am—4pm, Saturdays |
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Foreshore,
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Enquiries: (03) 5237 6318 |
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Birregurra Sunday Market in the Park
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Birregurra is at the foot of the Otway ranges 45 min from Geelong enroute to Lorne & Apollo Bay. The markets feature quality craft & local produce in a relaxing rural atmosphere.There are a variety of local shops to visit also. |
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2nd Sunday of month, December to April |
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58 kmSW of Geelong via Princes Highway
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Enquiries: (03) 5236 2486 |
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Camperdown Rotary Craft Market
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Home made & home grown goods. Historic tours (including the famous clock tower) available. |
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9am - 3pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Little Manifold Street,
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(Mel ref 626 G7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5593 1104 |
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Camperdown Show Society Sunday Market
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An indoor market with a range of goods. |
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from 9.30am, 4th Sunday of month |
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Cmperdown Showgrounds, Princes Highway.
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Camperdown |
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(Mel ref 626 G7) |
Enquiries: (03) 5593 2226 |
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Colac Lions Sunday Market
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An outdoor market selling a wide range of goods including local produce. |
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9am - 2pm, 3rd Sun of month |
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Memorial Square, Hesse Street,
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Enquiries: (03) 5231 4233 |
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Cowrie Community Market
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An outdoor market selling produce, art & craft with an emphasis on edo-friendly products. Live music - buskers welcome. |
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10am-3pm, 3rd Sunday of month, September-April |
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Torquay Esplanade betwee Gilbert & Anderson Streets
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Enquiries: cowriemarket@yahoo.com.au |
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Deans Marsh Market
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Please note that the Deans Marsh Market is currently
closed since the gallery in which it was held is now closed, It is hoped that it
will resume in October 2008. |
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Lorne Kindergarten Annual Easter Market
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Over 60 stalls with gourmet food, children's rides and lots more. |
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10am to 4pm, Saturday 11 April 2009 (to be confirmed) |
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Lorne Foreshore
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Enquiries: (03) 5289 2794 |
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Port Campbell Summer Market
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A small outdoor market with arts, crafts and refreshments. |
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10am-3pm, Sundays in Jan plus first Sun after Christmas and Easter Sunday |
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(Mel ref 626 F9) |
Enquiries: (03) 5598 6266 |
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Port Fairy Craft Market
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Featuring craft and other goods |
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9am-2pm, 2nd Sat of month plus four Saturdays in Jan |
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Enquiries: (03) 5568 2681 |
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Port Fairy Farmers' Market
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8am - 2pm, 3rd Saturday of month |
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Railway Place,
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Enquiries: 0402 096 905 |
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Portland Angling Club Sunday Market
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A small indoor/outdoor market with a range of goods. |
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8am-2.30pm, 3rd Sunday of month (Sept-April) |
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Foreshore (off Bentwick Street).
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Enquiries: (03) 5523 1303 |
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Portland Bentinck Street Sunday Markets
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Home made cakes & slices and sausage rolls. Flowers, Plants, Craft, Food.
BBQ/Sausage Sizzle. New stall holders' welcome - no trash please. More details
at Portland Bentinck Street
Sunday Markets. |
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10am to 4pm, 2nd Sunday of month (Sept to April) |
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Bentinck Street Lawns
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Enquiries: (03) 5523 2953 |
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Torquay Primary School Market
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A once-a-year market with a variety of goods. |
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9am-2pm, Easter Saturday |
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Torquay Primary School, 29 Bristol Road,
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Enquiries: (03) 5261 2360 (3-6pm) |
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Warrnambool Hillside Market
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An outdoor market selling a range of quality goods including craft and produce. The most picturesque market in the area with sites of high quality craft and produce. Free entry. |
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10am to 2pm, 2nd Sunday of month (Nov to April |
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Flagstaff Hill, Merri St,
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 2695 |
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Warrnambool Mill Markets
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A market operated in the same style as the mills markets in Newtown and
Daylesford. Stalls are available on a monthly lease and you will find all manner
of clothing, jewellery, antiques, collectables and bric-a-brac. The market is
located in the factory and gardens created by
Fletcher Jones. |
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Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060 |
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Warrnambool Spirit of the Sea Market
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Held in the delightful area of Lake Pertobe - a colourful and mixed outdoor market held just once a year. |
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 2695 |
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Warrnambool Undercover Market
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A variety market. |
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8.30am-1pm, Sundays (except last Sun in Oct) |
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Cattle Pavillion, Showgrounds Reserve, Koroit Street,
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Enquiries: 0418 528 927 |
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Please note that the above are the official trading hours. At many markets, a number of stalls close early, so you need to be there well before official closing time. |
Forthcoming Events
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".
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Angair Wildflower Festival
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Indigenous flora and fauna with children's activities, stalls and guided walks. |
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Anglesea Community Hall, Anglesea |
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Apollo Bay Music Festival
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This festival with a large number of performers features, rock, jazz, blues, indie, world and classical music. |
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Birregurra Weekend Festival
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Celebrating country life in a small town. |
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Buenos Aires at the Beach Summer Tango Festival
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At this annual tango festival, celebrating the beauty & art of tango, dancers from all over the country come together for a weekend of intensive Argentine Tango dance workshops, fabulous social dancing events, live music & tango shows. |
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Cobden Art Festival
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Works on display from local artists and artists from regional Victoria |
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Masonic Hall, Curdie Street,
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Cobden Spring Festival
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An annual community festival with a market, food stalls and entertainment. |
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Colac Country Music Festival Truck & Ute Show
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A festival featuring country music and showcasing trucks and utes. (The
ute was invented
not far from Colac). Bring a picnic or sample the wares at the food stalls. |
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Craftalive 2007
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Featuring seminars, workshops, kids craft, needlework,, quilting, jewellery, ceramics, patchwork, body care products, gourmet products. lifestyle products, teddy bears and craft supplies. |
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April 2008 ? |
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit St,
Warrnambool |
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Deans Marsh Pioneer Festival
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Music entertainment and old time activities. |
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Gnatannwarr Multicultural Festival
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This festival (previously known as the Tarerer Festival) promotes local indigenous culture through song and dance. |
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Warrnambool Performing Arts and Conference Centre, Warrnambool |
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Gumboots & Pearls Opera in The Otways
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To be staged in the magical, natural setting of Melba Gully, Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill. An intimate afternoon of fabulous music, gorgeous singing, interactive fun & entertainment. This is an unmissable first time event featuring highly acclaimed Melbourne based 'Pot Pourri', local musicians, roving entertainers, & a range of local produce. |
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Heywood Wood, Wine & Roses Festival
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This festival provides a wide range of free activities for the entire family. Enjoy the live bands, wine & cheese tasting, wood chop, lawn mower racing, art & craft displays, circus, highland dancing and 100+ market stalls. |
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Koroit Irish Festival
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Poetry, history music and dance highlighting the Irish heritage of the area. Associated with the festival is a marlet which runs from 9am to 4pm. |
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Loke Bolac Eel Festival
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A community festival held on the shores of Lake Bolac |
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Lorne Film Weekend Festival
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A film festival with food and discussions. |
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Lorne Theatre, Lorne |
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Lorne Pier to Pub Swim
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An annual event claimed to be the world's largest open water swim covering the 1.2km course between the pier and the pub.. |
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Mortlake Buskers Festival
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Food and craft stalls plus buskers competing in the Australian Busking Championships. |
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Moyneyana Festival
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An annual community festival which has been running since 1948 and adopted the name "Moyneyana" in 1960. Highlights include the New Years Eve Procession, historic walks, historic buildings open days, a Summer Fair and much more. |
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Oktoberfest
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The traditional German festival with entertainment, competitions and beers. |
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October 2008 ? |
Warrnambool Show Grounds, Koroit Street, Warrnambool |
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Port Fairy Book Fair
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Meet the authors, discuss their books, thousands of new and second hand books for sale, exhibitions, children's activities, theatre, music and art displays. |
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Portland Dahlia Festival
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Dahlias and other cut flowers on display. |
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Portland Civic Hall, Bentwick Street,
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Rip Curl Pro Surfing Carnival
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This major surfing event is now over 40 years old. The main events are held during the Easter period. |
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The Port Fairy Spring Music Festival
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A festival featuring classical and contemporary music. |
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The Wood, Wine & Roses Festival
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This annual festival features a range of activitie including wood chopping, highland dancing, rose competitions, entertainments and stalls. |
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Timboon Rail Music Festival Market
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Timboon is a picturesque town servicing a wide and growing community, and is famous for its Farmhouse Cheese, Fine Ice-cream and Strawberries, and the Rail Trail. Every year in January we stage the successful Timboon Rail Music Festival, featuring Jazz on the Friday night, music, markets and family day on Saturday and music on Satuday night. |
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Timboon Railway Music Festival
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'Jazz on the Rail' with music and fine dining. |
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Torquay High Tide Festival
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A community festival celebrating local culture. |
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Warrnambool Fun 4 Kids Festival
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Interactive theatre, entertainment, dance, literature and activities. Ticket enquiries on (03) 5562 4044 |
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Wrrini Youth Festival
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Activities and entertainment for the youth of Warrnambool. |
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Wunta Fiesta
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The organisers claim this to be the largest community festival in south west Victoria and we at White Hat have no reason to disbelieve them). Food, wine, music, activities and entertainment. There will be a market at Lake Pertrobe on the Sunday from 11am to 6pm. |
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These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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Great Ocean Road
© Tourism Victoria |
Great Southern Tour
Melbourne, Ballarat, Daylesford,
Great Ocean Road
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The Twelve Apostles
© Tourism Victoria |
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Roxy - Rip Curl - Quicksilver
© Melbourne Sports Tours |
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Twelve Apostles
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London Bridge
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London Bridge
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